This seminar is designed for political candidates, their campaign managers, treasurers and fundraising staff as a practical, non-partisan guide to Pennsylvania and Philadelphia campaign-related law. We will cover all aspects of election law, emphasizing ways to avoid the legal pitfalls that could scuttle your campaign at any stage. All candidates, potential candidates, and committee chairs and key staff, especially those involved in finance and fundraising, should make this seminar an essential step before setting out on the campaign trail. Topics include:
- Qualifying for the ballot
- Candidate disclosure forms
- Petition compliance
- City and State reporting requirements
- City campaign finance limits
- Petition challenges
- Dealing with the Ethics Board
- Corporate and labor union contributions
- Independent expenditures after Citizens United
- Resign-to-run and special issues for City employees
- Sign laws
- Rules for judicial candidates
- Election Day law
“Get Ready, Get Set, Run!” is presented by attorneys Kevin Greenberg and Abbe F. Fletman, co-chairs of the Government Relations practice at Flaster Greenberg PC. Both Kevin and Abbe have advised politicians from City Hall to the White House, including President Obama, District Attorney Williams, and the 2010 statewide Democratic slate.
Speakers:
Kevin Greenberg, Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg PC
Abbe F. Fletman, Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg PC
Location: Flaster Greenberg PC
1600 JFK Blvd., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Time: 8:00 a.m. Registration, breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Program
